Job Purpose Responsible for managing Quality Management Systems, product & process quality, customer quality, and supplier quality for Dana TM4 electric drive system operations. Ensures compliance to global standards and supports continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure end‑to‑end QMS compliance as per IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.
• Support quality systems for e‑motors, inverters, gearboxes, stator/rotor assemblies, machining & e‑drive assembly.
• Lead APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC and core tool deployment for NPD & engineering changes.
• Drive internal/process audits, VDA 6.3, customer audits & certification audits; ensure timely CAPA closure.
• Manage customer quality performance, handle complaints using 8D/RCA, and drive PPM reduction.
• Ensure supplier quality through incoming inspection, supplier audits, PPAP validation & escalations.
• Support MAFACT, TQM, 5S, Kaizen, Poka‑Yoke and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure robust control plans, PFMEA, process controls for winding, balancing, machining, assembly & testing operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, ME, Production, Supplier Development & Program teams to meet launch and customer quality requirements.
• Track and report Quality KPIs (PPM, COPQ, FTR, defects,



complaints) and support data-driven reviews (MRM/QBR). Education and Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile (mandatory).
Master’s Degree in Engineering or MBA (Operations/Quality) – preferred.
Certified in IATF 16949 Core Tools, Lead Auditor (IATF/ISO) – added advantage. Skills and Competencies 15–17 years of experience in automotive / EV manufacturing quality.
Hands‑on experience in e‑Motor, inverter, gearbox, or powertrain manufacturing preferred.
Robust background in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, control plans, CAPA, 8D.
Experience in NPI, DV/PV validation, line quality, torque control, testing & traceability.
Exposure to VDA 6.3, customer audits & supplier quality processes. Technical Skills
• Deep understanding of IATF 16949 & ISO standards.
• Expertise in Core Tools (FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, APQP, PPAP).
• Knowledge of stator winding, rotor balancing, machining, assembly & testing processes.
• Proficiency in problem‑solving tools – 8D, RCA (5 Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree).
• Understanding of MAFACT, TQM, Poka‑Yoke, Kaizen, 5S.
• Ability to manage customer quality, supplier quality, and internal audits.

📌 Quality Manager Individual contributor (India)
🏢 Dana
📍 India